To have courage, to be unafraid,
are gifts of my recovery.
They empower me to ask for help
and to go forth making my amends
with a sense of dignity and humility.
Making amends may require a certain amount of honesty
that I feel I lack,
yet with the help of God and the wisdom of others,
I can reach within and find the strength to act.
My amends may be accepted, or they may not,
but after they are completed
I can walk with a sense of freedom and know that,
for today, I am responsible.
It is the highest form of self-respect
to admit mistakes and to make amends for them.
A A = Accountable Actions.